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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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